The Department of Foreign Languages at the Medical University of Gdańsk welcomed Vlastislav Ryšavý from the Department of Languages and Medical Terminology at Charles University in Prague. The visit took place under the Erasmus+ mobility programme for academic teaching staff and provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and good practices in foreign language teaching within the academic environment.
The programme primarily included meetings with Dr Anna Kuciejczyk, Ph.D., Head of the MUG Department of Foreign Languages, and members of the Department's teaching staff. Discussions focused on comparing teaching methodologies, the specific requirements of language courses for students enrolled in different degree programmes, the organisation of language education, and the exchange of teaching experiences and good practices. The visit also included classroom observations, allowing the guest to gain insight into the teaching methods employed at MUG and the specific characteristics of language education provided to its students.
A class entitled Informed Consent, delivered by Magda Warzocha to second-year students of the clinical research programme, was observed and reviewed by the visiting academic from Prague.
Particular attention was paid to the variety of teaching methods and activities employed, the pace and dynamics of the lesson, student engagement, and the approaches used to present and consolidate the material.
A class entitled Contemporary Diseases and Disorders, delivered by Małgorzata Braszkiewicz to second-year Medicine students, was also discussed during a follow-up meeting with the visiting academic.
The discussion focused on the lecturer's rapport with students, the methods used to foster and sustain their engagement, and the participants' level of language proficiency.
The visit by Vlastislav Ryšavý proved to be a valuable experience, both professionally and in terms of inter-university cooperation. It reaffirmed the importance of international collaboration in refining teaching practices, inspiring innovative educational approaches and strengthening relationships between academic institutions.
The exchange with a representative of Charles University in Prague marks another step towards expanding international cooperation and further enhancing the quality of foreign language education at the Medical University of Gdańsk.
